Students Who Receive Unusually Low Scores on Their First Psychology

question 40

Multiple Choice

Students who receive unusually low scores on their first psychology test can reasonably anticipate ________ scores on their second psychology test.

• A) even lower
• B) equally low
• C) somewhat higher
• D) very high

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Definitions:

Charles Spearman

An early 20th-century psychologist who is best known for his work in intelligence, including the theory that a general intelligence factor underlies all cognitive abilities.

Intelligence

The skill to grasp, interpret, and employ data, tackle issues, and adapt to changes in circumstances.

Charles Spearman

A British psychologist known for his work in statistics and intelligence theory, notably for his proposal of the g factor, or general intelligence.

General Ability

General ability refers to the overall cognitive capacity of an individual, including elements such as memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and intelligence.